2022 was a strange year for movies. With the COVID 19 pandemic beginning to fade in severity, theaters opened back up in full swing. It was a year that featured some long-delayed films finally making their debut. It also featured the usual slate of superhero fare and smaller indie titles. This...
It was a year of genre franchises in the television landscape. Franchises like Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and of course the ubiquitous Marvel shows all made their mark on television. While HBO has always stood for quality, and this year was no exception, I would like to note the...
Performance goes beyond just reading lines in a script as these actors and actresses showcased this year. It gets into your mind making it impossible to separate the character on screen from the voice that is in your head. The performances make the characters come alive and feel real. Really...
A game's soundtrack is one of the most underrated ways a game can sell its mood. From pulse pounding guitar riffs to the soothing strings of a violin, the soundtrack carries the weight of each moment of the gameplay. At its best, the soundtrack enhances each button press and propels the players...
Despite its weird premise, Akiba Maid War is an anime I did not expect to be as good as it was. After all, in the anime space, it is hard to separate the weird, profound, and hidden gems from one another. But Akiba Maid War is a series that constantly subverted my expectations. With its...
A game's art direction can be the difference between forgettable and truly unique. The art direction can do wonders for establishing mood, tone, and overcoming budgetary constraints. The art direction a game chooses tells a lot about the people making the game and what kind of feelings they want...
There are few experiences more satisfying than finally getting the loot drop that you have been searching for. It is a feeling nearly unique to gaming, though something it shares with gambling. However, gaming is a bit more innocuous especially those games with an efficient farming mechanism. A...
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 has been stuck on the PlayStation Portable for what feels like an eternity. It was such a unique gem on the system back in the day. Despite being a very small game overall. From its simplistic combat system, short storyline, and bite-sized side missions. Crisis...
Live service games are a tricky proposition. They have to balance keeping a drip feed of content with making it all seem meaningful. The titles on our list have become masters of their craft. Keeping players satisfied and making everything seem fresh feels natural at this point. These are our...
Here at Lords of Gaming, we love Square Enix. Since the days when the company was Square and Enix, we have enjoyed the very best of Japanese gaming fashioned at their hands. The deep RPG systems, the unforgettable characters, the moments seared into our memories. There are the tentpole franchises,...